Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Promote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clinical Skills Delivers quality care Pursues educational opportunities Shares knowledge with others Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive) Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching) Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT Follows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate. Documentation Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care Completes documentation on the date of service Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule) Documentation substantiates charges selected Documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions) Team Effort Adheres to productivity standard Efficiently & effectively schedules patients Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients) Program development & involvement Staff & student development Embraces change and promotes positive work environment PROTECTS CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA. By providing appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required Work Experience Previous experience in healthcare preferred Licenses / Certifications Occupational Therapist Assistant certification required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required
- Occupational Therapist Assistant certification required
- Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in healthcare preferred
Responsibilities
- Promote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention.
- Deliver quality care
- Pursue educational opportunities
- Share knowledge with others
- Use a wide variety of techniques & technologies
- Customize treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)
- Plan for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)
- Routinely communicate results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT
- Follow care plan as developed and consult supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate.
- Use objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care
- Complete documentation on the date of service
- Ensure interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)
- Ensure documentation substantiates charges selected
- Ensure documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions)
- Adhere to productivity standard
- Efficiently & effectively schedule patients
- Demonstrate flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)
- Participate in program development & involvement
- Participate in staff & student development
- Embrace change and promote positive work environment
- Protect customer information and confidentiality by securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
- Comply with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA.
- Provide appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
